Quarantine
Added 2020-02-04 01:22:23 +0000 UTCDear Insane Children,
First off massive apologies for the delay since the last update. Things around here have been rather hectic as I've tried to sort out plans and strategies for how we might deal with this coronavirus outbreak both with regards to my family and our various projects.
After much consultation with family, friends and experts it was decided that I should stay in Thailand until this situation resolved itself a bit more. And that I should not try to return to China for fear that I might be thrown into quarantine or be unable to return to Thailand for the start of pirate Jam in March. After making that decision I needed to rush around to extend my Visa and make other plans and preparations for an extended stay. Hence the delay in updates.
Given that the virus seems to be spreading also here in Thailand and that there are a lot of Chinese tourists that come into contact with the marina where I keep my sailboat I decided to evacuate from the marina and head out onto the water where I feel I'll be a little bit safer.
I'm currently on my way to a remote Northern Island where I think I'll be able to settle down, get access to fast internet, and hopefully get some work done.
For those that are unaware this virus outbreak seems to be quite severe and possibly even growing in severity. Across China literally the entire country is on quarantine which means that families are locked within their homes and avoiding any sort of contact with the outside world. My family, Yan and Lucky and her mom are, like everyone else, hiding indoors until the government gives the okay to emerge again. The current official schedule is that people will resume work on the 10th of February. And that schools will reopen on the 17th of February. So you might imagine that in a country of 1.3 billion people the entire population being told they are not allowed to go outside or return to work until the 10th of February is pretty serious. And we're now hearing rumors that that date may be extended by another 7 to 10 days in an effort to contain what appears to be a virus that spreads from person to person without any visible sign of the person who spreading it even being infected.
I won't go into further detail here suffice to say I am very worried about my family and about my friends and about everyone back in China. I am uncertain if staying in Thailand is indeed the correct decision here but that decision has been made and there are no more flights for me to get on to go back home anyway. So I will be keeping an eye on the situation and updating everyone here as time allows. I expect to arrive at my destination in about two days time at which point I should be able to download new artwork from the team and provide you with some updates on Alice Asylum and our other projects.
One positive side effect of the situation is that I've had plenty of time out here on my own to ponder the story that were working on and the game design that we're building. And so I'll be collecting together notes and integrating that into the design and work that we've been doing so far. Just trying to find a little silver lining in the midst of all of this apocalyptic Doom.
And I don't know whether it is a sign or what but I find it darkly amusing that the logo I chose to put on my boat looks very much similar to the shape of the coronavirus itself. I guess that's what Carl Jung would have called synchronicity.
From Chaos with Love,
American
Comments
I hope you and your family stay safe! <3
2020-02-16 07:00:55 +0000 UTCTerrifying. Stay well, friend.
2020-02-08 21:37:56 +0000 UTCStay safe AM and family! Thoughts and prayers for you and everyone affected. It is indeed a scary thing
2020-02-08 02:55:15 +0000 UTCMay the wind blow in your favor to return you to the family soon <3
Quinchilla
2020-02-07 14:19:22 +0000 UTCI really hope this crisis goes away soon! to you and your family stay safe!
2020-02-06 23:38:27 +0000 UTCHope everyone stays safe until this is dealt with, I'm sure they are all missing you dearly. Hope you can get right back to your loved ones as soon as Pirate Jam is completed.
2020-02-05 19:12:42 +0000 UTCSending my thoughts to you and your family and Martin. You've made everything you could to ensure they are safe! Hope this resolves soon <3 Love from Bulgaria
2020-02-05 07:53:58 +0000 UTCHope you , your family and Martin stay safe is the most important thing
2020-02-04 21:49:28 +0000 UTCHope you and your family continue to stay safe!!! Glad to hear you’re doing well thus far! Staying safe is your biggest priority!!
Sarah McKeegan
2020-02-04 19:42:24 +0000 UTCThe insane children understand and we hope the situation gets better, but keep looking for light in the darkness as always
2020-02-04 14:59:32 +0000 UTCHey man, don't worry about it. Unless planning the game helps to distract you from slowly going insane die to worry and stress. Do what you gotta do and don't worry about us. I was assuming we wouldn't get any updates as soon as I heard about the outbreak.... Which is also when I started praying for you and yours. Be well! And I sincerely hope that you and your family will be safe and together again soon!
Haxxton VonWham
2020-02-04 12:39:41 +0000 UTCHonestly, American, Alice updates are the least of my concern in all this. I just hope that you, your family, and Martin are safe. I can't even begin to imagine what you must be dealing with and I wish for the absolute best for you and everyone. Don't stress yourself trying to get us Alice content. You have enough to worry about. It can wait.
2020-02-04 06:38:48 +0000 UTCI really hope everything goes ok and my heart goes out to you and your family ❤ trying to think positive❤❤
2020-02-04 06:01:47 +0000 UTCI hope everything continues to be okay, my thoughts are with you 🖤🖤🖤
Legion Ratfell
2020-02-04 05:58:28 +0000 UTCStay safe! I sent my best wishes to you, Yan, Lucky, and the rest for you all to stay safe until this passes. I know you will still worry, but each and every one of you is as safe as you can get.
2020-02-04 04:56:13 +0000 UTCStay safe, brother. Once again, you could make a killing if you designed some face masks that incorporate some of the Alice characters into them. Personally, I would immediately buy a mask that has Chesh’s smile on it.
Hookboy
2020-02-04 04:48:35 +0000 UTCDo be very, very careful out there. A lot of people seem not to realize that when it's the animal symbol of your birth year, it is your bad luck year. Last year was full of tragedy and loss for me, the worst one yet. I do hope you and your family get through this health crisis unscathed. Sending positive vibes your way.
Difyance
2020-02-04 04:34:47 +0000 UTCI hope everyone is able to stay safe during all this craziness. I'm sorry you have to be away from family during such a difficult time.
Wendy Jaa
2020-02-04 03:41:43 +0000 UTCStay safe, and hope everyone can be reunited soon, would everything turn back to normal soon.
2020-02-04 03:05:09 +0000 UTCBest thing for you to do is keep independent and away from people as best possible. Chaos isn't too far from the truth with all that's going on. Yan's a smart Sheila and she has plenty of support. Look after yourself mate, you've gotten through worse
2020-02-04 02:09:08 +0000 UTCThinking about you, Yan, Lucky, and Lulu! I hope the quarantine gets lifted soon. Please stay safe and healthy! Sending you all lots of love and well wishes! 💖
2020-02-04 02:02:31 +0000 UTCLove, hugz & Blessings to Yan, Lucky, your extended family, friends, The "American Team" and yourself of course! Don't worry about us kids and the projects, lets us do the worrying about all of you for the moment. I have incence burning to keep you all safe. x
2020-02-04 02:01:20 +0000 UTCPraying for your families, teams and your safety. Of course the game is what we're here for, but we understand if you all need time for more important matters at this point. 💜💚💙
Tal'Ki
2020-02-04 01:50:44 +0000 UTCI’m glad you’re staying safe, as is the rest of the family! I hope everything will be a little more normal after the sailing trip so you can return!
Melissa Chanyarlak
2020-02-04 01:46:05 +0000 UTCStay safe. Thoughts and good vibes to you and your family. 💜 Looking forward to more updates but health above everything else. Hope you're reunited with your family soon. (*´ω｀*)
2020-02-04 01:40:39 +0000 UTCSorry to hear you and your family are going through such stressful and uncertain times. Sending positive vibes your way and I hope you get to see them soon!
Jen
2020-02-04 01:30:52 +0000 UTC
